England Women

26 - 19

Full Time

New Zealand Women

England Women vs New Zealand Women

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Clara Munarini has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison converts the try.

81'

Try

An interception by Zoe Harrison allows them to race away to score.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zoe Harrison bursts through to advance the England attack.

80'

The penalty goal is on its way from Zoe Harrison but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Claudia Moloney-MacDonald bursts through to advance the England attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ellie Kildunne bursts through to advance the England attack.

75'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Justine McGregor getting some game time.

73'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Mererangi Paul being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Natasha Hunt took full advantage.

72'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Atlanta Lolohea getting some game time.

71'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Georgia Ponsonby being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Braxton Sorensen-McGee has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by New Zealand results in a try for Mererangi Paul

69'

That's a great try assist by Amy du Plessis.

69'

New Zealand make a substitution with Layla Sae coming on.

68'

New Zealand make a substitution with Liana Mikaele-Tu'u coming off.

68'

New Zealand make a substitution with Maddi Robinson coming on.

66'

New Zealand make a substitution with Chryss Viliko coming off.

66'

New Zealand make a substitution with Tara Turner coming on.

65'

New Zealand make a substitution with Maia Joseph coming off.

65'

England make a substitution with Natasha Hunt coming on.

65'

England make a substitution with Lucy Packer coming off.

65'

New Zealand sub Liana Mikaele-Tu'u comes onto the field.

63'

Santo Taumata departs for New Zealand.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Megan Jones goes through the gap.

59'

What a run here by Ayesha Leti-I'iga as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Ellie Kildunne as they get over the gainline!

55'

Maama Mo'onia Vaipulu comes on for New Zealand.

55'

Laura Bayfield leaves the field.

55'

Zoe Harrison has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by England results in a try for Jess Breach.

53'

What a run here by Jess Breach as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Lucy Packer.

53'

Santo Taumata comes on.

53'

Liana Mikaele-Tu'u comes off.

53'

Abi Burton comes on.

52'

Marlie Packer comes off.

52'

Hannah Botterman comes on.

52'

Mackenzie Carson comes off.

52'

Maud Muir comes on.

52'

Sarah Bern comes off.

52'

Yellow Card

Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu (New Zealand) is shown a yellow card

51'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison adds the two points for England.

45'

Try

Slick passing by England leads to a try for Ellie Kildunne.

44'

Ellie Kildunne makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Jess Breach is finished off with a try.

44'

Ellie Kildunne makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Trouble here as Megan Jones breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Braxton Sorensen-McGee does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Ayesha Leti-I'iga.

31'

Spellbinding play by Hannah King is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Hannah King breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Megan Jones breaches the defence.

29'

The conversion is on its way from Braxton Sorensen-McGee but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

25'

Try

Amy du Plessis goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Laura Bayfield bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

18'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by England results in a try for Claudia Moloney-MacDonald

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Claudia Moloney-MacDonald took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Ellie Kildunne is finished off with a try.

12'

We are underway as the referee Clara Munarini blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 England Women v New Zealand Women 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 26th September 2026, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Clara Munarini

Points Flow Chart

England Women win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

56%

% Of Game In Lead

17%

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Harrison

26 - 19

81'

Harrison

24 - 19

80'

Sorensen-McGee

70'

19 - 19

Paul

69'

19 - 17

Breach

19 - 12

53'

Mahutariki-Fakalelu

51'

14 - 12

Harrison

14 - 12

45'

Kildunne

12 - 12

44'

Half Time

Sorensen-McGee

31'

7 - 12

Leti-I'iga

31'

7 - 10

du Plessis

24'

7 - 5

Harrison

7 - 0

13'

Moloney-MacDonald

5 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Attack Profile

England Women

New Zealand Women

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Defence Profile

England Women

New Zealand Women

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

78%

64%

3-6 secs

20%

28%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

166

Last 5 Penalties

65'

67'

72'

78'

England Women

New Zealand Women

England Red Roses vs Black Ferns Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England Red Roses face off against Black Ferns in WXV Global Series Round 1 on Sat 26th September 2026 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST on SuperSport, 03:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

England Red Roses won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with England Red Roses in position 1 and Black Ferns in position 2, underlining just how tight this match could be.

England Red Roses vs Black Ferns Squads

The official squads for England Red Roses vs Black Ferns will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.